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Thursday, December 28 2023

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HELLO OTTAWA

This may be a Mini-ottawan but we can squeeze in some Food + Drink news.

Why wait until New Year’s Eve to share a romantic dinner for two? Fraser Restaurant has a Take Away Dinner for this Saturday night December 30, featuring both Prime Beef Stripling with Lobster Mac & Cheese and other tasty sides. For dessert you’ll enjoy a Chocolate Pot de Crème. Simply reheat it at home.
As you enjoy your New Year’s Eve Dinner at Zola’s (which features your choice of Miso Black Cod, Linguine Seared Scallops, or Chicken Supreme Saltinbocca, by the way) you’ll be entertained by Alanna J Brown.
Peter Hum in the Ottawa Citizen has round-up of Ottawa’s best tacos: Aztec Tacos, Torta Boyz, Casa Mexico, Sí Señor Mexican Street Food, Margarita, La Fiesta Latina, Eldorado Taco, Toro Taqueria, Taqueria La Bonita Wellington, and El Camino.
Ameya Charnalia in Eat the Strip has gone to Aylmer for his first taste of Cameroonian food at Sadelko. Charnalia is told that the ‘koki sells like hot cakes’.
Must Do Canada says these are the best brunches in Ottawa: Wilfrid’s Restaurant, Feast + Revel, Art-Is-In, Mazarine, The Third, Chesterfield’s, The Manx, The Vanitea Room, Wilf & Adas, Evoo Greek Kitchen, Jak’s Kitchen, The King Eddy, Headquarters, Gezellig, and Zak’s Diner.
Stella Luna Gelato is closing its Wellington Street West location. The Carleton Place location closed last month. However, the Bank Street location and a new branch in Merrickville will reopen on Jan 3.

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OTTAWA STATS

Number

2,000
– The number of households and businesses in Ottawa where the water pipes are not buried deep enough to keep from freezing. The City has seven tips to keep your water flowing. (City of Ottawa)

Ottawans of the Day

Firdaus Kharas, Linda Jane Manzer, and Nikita James Nanos
– The three were named to the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon for advancing social change, for being one of the world’s leading luthiers, and leadership in market research and public opinion, respectively. (Governor General)

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They have no teeth
– Osgoode Village Community Association chair Rob McLellan on the uselessness of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. The area’s only bank will be closing in July, meaning residents must travel 40 km to find banking services. (Guy Quenneville ·at CBC)

Sports

🏒 NHL Ottawa Senators 4 – Toronto Maple Leafs 2 last night

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

🏠 Housing

Ottawa woman buys house near Calgary. There is no news here – Maclean’s is just talking to ten couples who moved cross country – but she’s from Ottawa and it’s about buying a house, so that’s check and check for us. (Andrea Yu in Maclean’s)

💰 Groceries

It’s Thursday, so it’s time for Donovan Burey’s weekly cheap grocery review (Reddit)

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Today (December 28), Tomorrow (December 29), Saturday (December 30)

The Magic of Lights continues at Wesley Clover Parks until January 7.
Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest introduces people of all ages to the small native creatures that live in the rainforest. At the Canadian Museum of Nature until January 7.
Tony Award nominated Ain't Too Proud: the Life and Times of The Temptations brings the band's hits and tight choreography to the NAC through December 31.

Gigs
EP Release Party: Gregor Sneddon & The Heaters. The Rainbow Room
Laugh, please. LIVE on Elgin
Irene's Blues Sessions. Irene's Pub & Restaurant

Tomorrow

Gigs

Nebula Organ Trio Record Release with The Golden Egg Band After Party. Irene's Pub & Restaurant
Internet Celebrities. Montgomery Scotch Lounge

Saturday

Gigs

J.J. Parks Pre-NYE Party w s/g Valley Girls. Irene’s Pub & Restaurant
Pstrnc Dance Party. LIVE on Elgin
Chris Gagnon. Broadhead Brewing
Funk Night: Mecca of Stank and Nitro Turtle. Rainbow Bistro
Avalancha - Rock en español - Rock Latino y Ska . Mavericks
Holiday Open Mic (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm). Hintonburg Public House

Just Announced / now booking

Musicians: applications for Cranium Showcase 2024 are now open. This is your chance to perform in front of an international audience of music industry professionals, from talent bookers to label execs and managers. Applications must be received by February 1. The event happens at the NAC May 2-4, 2024.

DEALS OF THE DAY

Save 40% on FW2023 womenswear at Duffield Design.

BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

Gord Holder in the Ottawa Citizen has a look at ‘under the radar’ newsmakers of 2023: tennis grand slam winner Gabriela Dabrowski, fundraising professional Sindy Hooper who has been running triathlelons with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, new city manager Wendy Stephanson, chef Khalid Farchoukh, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s hype man Alex Silas.

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